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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.34, 1,649.42 and 664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.34, 1,649.42 and 664.10 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.34 : 1,649.42 = 664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.34/1,649.42 = 664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.34x = 1,649.42 × 664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.34x = 1,095,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,379.82/1,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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